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Film Former

ACRYLATES/C1-2 SUCCINATES/HYDROXYACRYLATES COPOLYMER

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72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A synthetic acrylate copolymer used as film-former and suspending agent. Non-irritating once cured; environmental persistence is the main critique.

Function

HAIR FIXING

Skin benefits

  • Film-forming for long-wear products
  • Helps suspend pigments
  • Low residual monomer at cosmetic grade

Known concerns

  • Not biodegradable
  • Possible eye irritation in formulation
  • Synthetic polymer microplastic concerns

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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